Summary: 'Don't talk bunk!' said Mr Douglas. 'You can't carry on with the show
with a man dying on stage. Drop the curtain!'
When Douglas B.
Douglas - leading light of the London theatre - premieres his new musical
extravaganza, Blue Music, he is sure the packed house will be dazzled by the
performance. What he couldn't predict is the death of his star, Brandon Baker,
on stage in the middle of Act 2. Soon another member of the cast is found dead,
and it seems to be a straightforward case of murder followed by suicide.
Inspector Wilson of
Scotland Yard - who happens to be among the audience - soon discovers
otherwise. Together with Derek, his journalist son, Wilson takes charge of
proceedings in his own inimitable way.
This is a witty,
satirical novel from the golden age of British crime fiction between the world
wars. It is long overdue for rediscovery and this new edition includes an
informative introduction by Martin Edwards, author of The Golden Age of
Murder.
Angie’s comments: “Witty” and “satirical” are very good descriptions of this
lovely mystery. The humor abounds, and the Wilsons are fun characters. It is a
breath of fresh air if you are tired of regular mysteries1
Recommended for anyone who likes humor in their
mysteries.
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